50 lux asph or Hexanon 50/1.2
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Krosya
Konicaze
I'd also check this link out:
http://nemeng.com/leica/013b.shtml
http://nemeng.com/leica/013b.shtml
Renzsu
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Had a roll developed at a 1-hour service.. I think they haven't used that machine in a while because the stuff I got back didn't even resemble the results I usually get from the lab. I guess the 3 days wait is not without reason.. Anyways, I promised to post a shot, it's not the best because of the reason mentioned (slightly added vignetting in post):
Leica M6, Summilux 50mm f/1.4 ASPH, Fuji Superia X-tra 400
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johannielscom
Snorting silver salts
Whoa, time to take the Hex out to town for
an evening to see if she can match that 🙂
thanks Honus for the Flickr slideshow, great shots in there! It's only because of my inabilty to compare color and b&w that I only now feel the Lux might have the upper hand after all!
an evening to see if she can match that 🙂
thanks Honus for the Flickr slideshow, great shots in there! It's only because of my inabilty to compare color and b&w that I only now feel the Lux might have the upper hand after all!
J J Kapsberger
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When I posted that question, members here assured me the focusing would improve in time. I've sent it in twice to Leica. The second time it ended up in Solms, who improved the focusing dramatically. However, as smooth as it now is, it still isn't nearly as smooth as the focusing on my 35 Summicron Asph. If focusing smoothness is important to you, and if my copy focuses with typical smoothness for a 50 'lux Asph, than you might very much regret trading away your 35 'cron Asph. for one.
So make sure you can try the lens out before purchasing.
wjlapier
Well-known
Good advice.
One of the main things I like about my two crons is how smoothly I can change aperture and focus with one finger while looking through the VFer. More things to consider.
Hex 50/1.2 users--care to add your experience on how smooth your lens changes apertures, and focuses?
jalLee2001
jallee55
I have been looking for a new 50 lux Asph for a while. there seems to be none avail in the states-at least at Calumet/B&H and Adorama. I cant find them on the used market. This seems to be going on for a while now-what gives?
BTW-I agree the 35 Cron is a wonderful lens to focus with.
BTW-I agree the 35 Cron is a wonderful lens to focus with.
peter_n
Veteran
I read on the LUF no production of the 50 ASPH until 2Q 2010.
wjlapier
Well-known
I've checked all my usual places I look for used equipment. Leicashop had one a few days ago, but after checking this morning, gone.
jalLee2001
jallee55
Well, you all know what it is like when you finally decide that you "want" that lens. I think I will go take a cold shower.
johannielscom
Snorting silver salts
Focus very smooth, click stops very well defined, but not stiff. Intermittent half stops as well.
Concerning size: I have been looking at the ZI Sonnar 50/1.5 at times as well, but the fact that it has 1/3 stops really puts me off. Everytime I see my shots with the Hex 50/1.2 I decide putting up with the weight and size is a small nuisance when images are that good. Not having any focus shift throughout the distances when focused wide open allows for more care-free shooting.
I had a Summilux 50/1.4 type-3 lens once, but the Hex is far better built.
Krosya
Konicaze
My Hex 50/1.2 is very smooth as well. I dont own any Leica lenses any more, so cant compare to them. But each and every Hexanon I have - 28, 35, 50/2, 50/1.2 and 90 - all are superbly built and very smooth. At least as good as Leica, as far as I can remember from when I did have some Leica lenses. Better build/feel than ZM and CV lenses I have or have had in the past.
As far as earlier comments about Hex 50/1.2 being hard to find, expensive and big - only one I can sort of agree with - is big. Yet its not THAT big. I took this lens on a trip to Turkey, Bulgaria and Romania with me and it's size/weight was just fine.
Finding one is not that hard - there seem to be at least 2-3 on ebay all the time. Expensive? Well its not cheap, but comparing to ASPH Lux - it's still about 1K or more cheaper. BTW, there seems to be a few ASPH Lux lenses on ebay too now - new and used, but at about $3,5K USD.
So, all in all - while I'd love to try ASPH Lux one day - for me Hex 1.2 is a better buy - as its superb optically, as well or better bulit and it is cheaper and something that does make a difference to me - 1.2 vs 1.4. Yes - it's bigger and it focuses down to .9m vs Lux 0.7m.
As far as earlier comments about Hex 50/1.2 being hard to find, expensive and big - only one I can sort of agree with - is big. Yet its not THAT big. I took this lens on a trip to Turkey, Bulgaria and Romania with me and it's size/weight was just fine.
Finding one is not that hard - there seem to be at least 2-3 on ebay all the time. Expensive? Well its not cheap, but comparing to ASPH Lux - it's still about 1K or more cheaper. BTW, there seems to be a few ASPH Lux lenses on ebay too now - new and used, but at about $3,5K USD.
So, all in all - while I'd love to try ASPH Lux one day - for me Hex 1.2 is a better buy - as its superb optically, as well or better bulit and it is cheaper and something that does make a difference to me - 1.2 vs 1.4. Yes - it's bigger and it focuses down to .9m vs Lux 0.7m.
ferider
Veteran
Krosya
Konicaze
I thought :
1st version is a Silver/chrome coloured one.
2nd - Black one, E43
3rd e46
and current is ASPH one. Which makes it v4, no?
ferider
Veteran
1st is prior to 1962. 2nd is until 2004 or so (E43 and E46, newer version have 0.7m min. focus and built-in shade). Note that the older E43 incarnation of v2 is better built than the later built-in hood version. 3rd is aspherical (that, BTW, comes in both E43 and E46 as well, E43 for the black paint LHSA version).
At least according to my literature (Hove, Lager, etc).
Roland.
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Krosya
Konicaze
"so (E43 and E46, newer version have 0.7m min. focus and built-in shade)". - wouldnt that make 2nd and 3rd, since they are so different (e46 vs 43 and shorter focus throw as well as shorter focusing distance)? With ASPH being 4th?
awilder
Alan Wilder
Technically, that's correct but I guess he's saying that the second E43 and pre-ASPH. E46 are identical as the 2nd optical version and the ASPH the 3rd optical version.
